The average train between Dover and Bologna takes 23h 26m and the fastest train takes 21h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Dover and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 23h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory station and arriving at Bologna centrale station via London St Pancras Intl station, Lille Europe station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.
Dover to Bologna train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
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The distance between Dover and Bologna is 1049.2 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Bologna centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 43m.
